A sustainable alternative to traditional plastics, bioplastics are plastics that are fully or partially biobased, and/or biodegradable or compostable. In other words, they are plastics that are made from renewable resources such as corn, tapioca, potatoes, sugar and algae and breaks down faster than traditional plastics, which are typically made from petroleum, and other fossil resources such as natural gas. Bioplastics have numerous applications like packaging, bottles, utensils, furniture etc.

Globally, the production capacity of bioplastics is highest in Asia followed by South America and Europe. As Asia and South America are closer to where feedstock is grown, the production capacity of bioplastics is higher in these regions. Growing sensitivity to climate change and increasing prices of oil have together contributed to rise in demand of bioplastics products. A number of laws such as the ban of plastic bags and disposal of waste are accelerating the demand of bioplastics. Few challenges that the bioplastics industry is facing are lack of biobased feedstock, lack of composting and other industrial biodegradation infrastructure and lack of a clear understanding of the various bioplastics related regulations. New high performance bioplastics is being introduced in the market that can withstand higher temperatures. Many companies are also planning to substitute feedstock with some other biobased material or non food alternative feedstock from biomass, so as to reduce their dependency on feedstock availability.

Scope of the Report

The report titled “Global Bioplastics Market: Trends & Opportunities (2013-2018)” provides an in-depth analysis of the global bioplastics market with detailed analysis of various regions like Asia, South America, North America and Europe. The report also assesses the key opportunities in the market and outlines the factors that are and will be driving the growth of the industry. Growth of the overall bioplastics market has also been forecasted for the period 2013-2018, taking into consideration the previous growth patterns, the growth drivers and the current and future trends. Further, key players of the industry like BASF SE, Arkema, DuPont, Lanxess AG are profiled.

The report titled “Global Graphene Market: Trends and Opportunities (2014-2018)” provides an in-depth analysis of global graphene and its end-use in different sectors. It also accesses the key opportunities and underlying trends in the market and outlines the factors that are and will be driving the growth of the industry in the forecasted period (2013-18). Further, key players of the industry like Applied Graphene materials, Graphene Nanochem, Vorbeck Material, XG science and Angstron Material are profiled.

Graphene refers to tightly packed layer of carbon atoms that are bounded together in a hexagonal honeycomb lattice. Graphene, also called the ‘wonder material’ by scientists and researchers is expected to replace silicon and copper in the future because of its incredible properties. Graphene products have already hit the market and are being used in day to day products like contact lenses, racquets, water filters, and antennas. Graphene has the potential to completely transfigure entire industries, creating flexible phones and touch screens, tiny self-powered oil and gas sensors and even synthetic blood.

Further, strong research and development efforts will facilitate graphene’s market penetration as a result of expansion of its scope and application sectors. Although grapheme finds its applications in various sectors, it is anticipated that composite sector will account for half of the total market of graphene in the next five years.

The report titled “Global Pet Food Market: Trends & Opportunities (2014-2019)“ provides an insight into the market dynamics and various trends and opportunities associated with the global pet food market. The report gives a detail insight into market growth and pet food sales over the past five years. It further captures the global share based on regional analysis, type of food, retail channel and type of companion animal. It also includes the changing trend in the global pet food market. The report also discusses about domestic market of United States which is the largest contributor in the global pet food market, Australia and New Zealand.

The report concludes with a brief discussion of major factors driving the global pet food market and profiles major players including Purina, Del Monte, Mars and Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

Today it is significant that dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals are providing psychological and physiological benefit in human life. Whether it is a cat, dog, or other pet, domesticated animals are interwoven into the social and emotional fabric of individuals and families lives.

The global pet industry has undergone drastic change over the past decades. The industry became commercialized in 1860 with the invention of first dog biscuit in England, and since then it has witnessed many changes and trends. Pet food, one of the major segments of pet industry, has grown significantly over the years and currently the pet food industry is growing at a moderate pace.

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